Social Media Access Issues in Turkey Around 18:00, Turkish citizens across major regions reported issues accessing social media platforms. This occurred as the government urged caution in sharing audio-visual material.
Condolences from Mark Rutte to Erdoğan NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed condolences to President Erdoğan during a phone call, showing solidarity. Turkey’s Aerospace Industry is a NATO contractor.
Ongoing Terrorist Identification The Turkish police are investigating to identify the three terrorists involved in the attack, and citizens will be informed once confirmed.
3 of 14 Injured in Critical Condition The Interior Minister confirmed that 3 of the 14 injured in the attack remain in critical condition.
Greek Foreign Ministry Condemnation The Greek Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attack on Turkey’s Aerospace Industry, denouncing indiscriminate violence.
Two of the Three Terrorists Dead, Third Remains Inside the Facility
According to A Haber, one terrorist is still inside the premises. Turkish authorities have killed two of the three individuals who entered the facility. There is still no clear report on whether there are hostages, as authorities are trying to note that the area is very large and thousands of people were present at the time of the attack.
Emergency responders, including ambulances, soldiers, and police, have been deployed to the Turkish Aerospace Industries following a terrorist attack. Special forces are also arriving at the scene to assist in hostage rescue efforts. Additionally, a helicopter carrying special forces is circling above the aerospace facility.
This situation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as authorities work to secure the area. Türkiye is pointing towards Kurdish involvement in the recent attack, although no group has claimed responsibility yet. This incident occurred just a day after MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli suggested that Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned PKK leader, could be released under conditions if he participated in a parliamentary event to “declare the end of terrorism.”
Reports from Habertürk indicate that hostages may be involved, and the situation is still developing.
Explosions and gunfire were reported on Wednesday afternoon at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) facility in the Kahramankazan area of Ankara, according to Turkish media sources (Hurriyet). Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed a terrorist attack, stating that there were fatalities and injuries.
“Unfortunately, we have lost lives and have wounded individuals following the attack. May God have mercy on our martyrs, and I wish a swift recovery for the injured,” Yerlikaya posted, urging the public to rely on official statements.
Security forces, firefighters, and medical teams quickly arrived at the scene, and employees were evacuated to shelters for safety. According to CNN Turk, the attack involved both gunfire and explosives at TUSAŞ, a critical defense industry facility employing around 15,000 people.
Some unverified reports suggest that a suicide bomber may have been involved in the attack.
